5 potential opponents for Tai Tuivasa after UFC 271 victory

#4. Tai Tuivasa vs. Tom Aspinall

Aspinall is ranked no. 11 with a record of 11-2

Tai Tuivasa should watch UFC London closely as it will be headlined by a heavyweight clash between Alexander Volkov and Tom Aspinall. Much like the last entry, a win for one of these men would produce a more logical matchup for Tuivasa than the other.

As good as Volkov is, his three most recent losses came against Ciryl Gane, Curtis Blaydes, and Derrick Lewis

However, if Aspinall wins, a clash of the new top heavyweight contenders could be incredibly intriguing. Should an interim title fight evade Tuivasa, this bout would allow him to cement his status as the best of the new breed of heavyweights.

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#3. Tai Tuivasa vs. Jon Jones

Jones is ranked no. 7 P4P with a record of 26-1 (1 NC)

The only way Tuivasa would have a chance of securing this bout would be if he was inserted into an interim title bout. If that does prove to be the case, it could set up a huge title fight with Jon Jones, which only ranks a little lower here since it would take many things to fall into place.

At the moment, Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic are likely the favorites to secure an interim title fight. However, Tuivasa is probably third in line, so it would just take some complications with Miocic to set up this bout.

Regarding what could happen to set up this bout, the UFC could be frustrated by the former champion's inactivity and instead choose to reward Tuivasa's activities. Alternatively, Miocic could pick up an injury, and suddenly a fight between Tuivasa and Jones might become the obvious choice.